The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris

A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt

A practical guide to overcoming self-doubt by challenging the myth that confidence must precede action, it shows how to build real confidence by taking values-driven steps despite fear and discomfort. Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, it teaches mindfulness, cognitive defusion, acceptance, and self-compassion to handle unhelpful thoughts and feelings. Through exercises and relatable examples, readers learn to clarify values, set meaningful goals, and persist through setbacks. The approach is compassionate and evidence-based, promoting courageous action that steadily expands one’s comfort zone.

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